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Wirex

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2014

💳 Fintech

🌐 Web 3

🏦 Banking

💰 Series B on 2021-12

Fintech • Web 3 • Banking

Wirex is a financial technology company that provides a range of services for managing cryptocurrencies and traditional financial assets. Established in 2014, Wirex has supported over 6 million customers worldwide and processed transactions exceeding $20 billion. It offers products such as the Wirex card, which allows users to earn up to 8% Cryptoback™ rewards on transactions, and X-Accounts, which offer up to 16% interest on certain currencies. Wirex's platform supports various digital assets and stablecoins, providing a secure and simple way to earn, trade, and manage money in the Web3 ecosystem. Additionally, Wirex provides a free and instant cross-chain bridge for stablecoins and crypto and offers the unique capability to borrow stablecoins starting at 0% APR. The company is committed to pioneering global payment innovations and offers a robust infrastructure for digital asset management, catering to both individual and institutional needs.

📋 Description

• Conduct AML and financial crime investigations and prepare internal suspicious transaction reports (STRs) for escalation in accordance with internal procedures. • Review and support the escalation of alerts relating to adverse media, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and sanctions screening. • Perform ongoing customer monitoring activities, including enhanced due diligence (EDD) and periodic customer reviews. • Undertake transaction monitoring and investigations across both fiat and crypto products, identifying unusual or potentially suspicious activity. • Support transaction testing, data validation, and the ongoing enhancement and optimisation of transaction monitoring systems, scenarios, and rules. • Collaborate closely with colleagues across the APAC and Global Risk & Compliance teams to resolve regulatory, AML/CFT, and operational compliance matters. • Provide operational support to the Director of Financial Crime, APAC Head of Compliance, and APAC MLROs (including Singapore and Australia) on ongoing projects, regulatory requests, and ad hoc matters. • Carry out other duties as reasonably assigned, consistent with the nature and level of the role.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an AML/CFT, financial crime, or compliance operations role, with hands-on exposure to investigations, alert handling, and escalation processes. • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to document investigations clearly and accurately. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities independently. • Familiarity with cryptocurrency, digital assets, or blockchain-based products is desirable. • Experience working within a licensed financial institution or payments services provider is advantageous. • Knowledge of APAC regulatory expectations (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Australia) is beneficial but not essential.

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous leave + Public Holidays. • Paid Charity Day. • Flexible working hours and remote working. • Company-provided equipment. • Annual training and development budget. • Extensive opportunity to grow your career at an innovative FinTech.